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R417 BLE

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,915 mi
Last recorded27,915 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 BLE
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 27,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 25,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 24,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 24,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 24,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 24,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 24,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,654 miles

Both front tyres low and wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2017 24,654 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres low and wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,299 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,076 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 23,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,561 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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R417 BLE is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,339 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R417 BLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R417 BLE registered?

R417 BLE is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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